Karbonn Smart KPL 2015: Belagavi Panthers team profile

Led by the successful Karnataka skipper, R Vinay Kumar, Belagavi Panthers are a team to be reckoned with in the Karnataka Premier League. They have reached the final in two editions of the tournament. Last year they lost narrowly to eventual title holders Mysuru Warriors.

Led by the successful Karnataka skipper, R Vinay Kumar, Belagavi Panthers are a team to be reckoned with in the Karnataka Premier League. They have reached the final in two editions of the tournament. Last year they lost narrowly to eventual title holders Mysuru Warriors.

Vinay is a seasoned bowler and has proved his worth in all formats of the game. This right-arm seamer, who can bat has led Karnataka to three consecutive National titles in 2014 and 2015, a record for a skipper and the State.

Along with Vinay, Belagavi Panthers retained the promising Abhishek Reddy. The right-hand bat, who turns 21 soon, tallied 85 runs in the only match he played for Karnataka against Rest of India in the Irani Trophy. He has a first-class career-best high of 54 runs.

With Mayank Agarwal, who had a glorious run for India ’A’ in the tri-series against South Africa and the Australian ‘A’, is a dashing opener. Empowered with the experience of playing five seasons in the IPL, he will eager to showcase his potential in this edition of the KPL.